Mezze Lounge

I visited Mezze KL yesterday and was pleasantly surprised by how much they’ve improved. The food quality has definitely gone up — everything we ordered tasted better than before. They also introduced new cocktail mixes, and the drinks were genuinely well-balanced and enjoyable. The menu has plenty of options, so it’s easy to find something that suits different preferences. The ambience is warm and relaxing, making it a nice spot for dinner or drinks. Service has also improved a lot. The staff were more attentive, friendlier, and overall gave us a much better dining experience.

A cigar lounge where you can enjoy delectable crafted cocktails and elevated bar food. I love that their cocktails are strong strong ☺️, here’s what I tried: * Sex In The City (RM45) - I love this. It’s like a tall glass of “lemon drops”. A combination of Gordon Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Passion Fruit Syrup & Cava Sparkling Wine. * Very-Well-To-do (RM45) - A boozy dessert cocktail mix of Pierre Ferrand Cognac, Baileys, Chocolate Bitters & Vanilla. * The King of Eden (RM45) - A refreshing fragrant mix of Fords Gin, Vanilla Syrup, Egg White, Fresh Lemon Juice & Blue Curacao. * Don’t Try To Be Tiki (RM45) - Fords Gin, Pineapple, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice & Syrup. Ok. I’m not a fan of preserved cherries flavour… and this embodies THAT. * None Of Your Bee’s Knee’s (RM45) - Fords Gin, homemade Spicy Honey, Yellow Chartreuse & Fresh Lemon Juice. Oddly doesn’t have the expected kick, it’s mildly sweet and tangy. Food-wise, it’s good bar food that goes well with drinks: * Artichoke Spinach (RM32) - A cheese loaded dip served with a basket of bread. * Mutton Varuval (RM28) - Mutton varuval with a little kick, goes well with the fluffy fried mantou. * Nam Yue Pork Belly (RM28) - Mildly sweet but the clash with the chilli dip wasn’t my preference. * Tiger Prawn Tempura (RM48) - The batter is too thick for me and the deep fried button mushrooms are just sooo random and out of place. Good prawns tho. * Vanilla Ice Cream (RM5) - normal la.

We didn’t try the food menu cause we went for round 2 but passed the vibe check! The staffs are friendly, welcoming and bubbly. The ambiance is cozy and warm. They decorated Christmas trees, ornaments and carroll it seems like the great place to have dinner celebrating for the end of year. Also the wine price is quite affordable I believe. I hope the food is also as much good as everything for next visit!

Celebrated the wife’s birthday in this cozy restaurant at Jalan Kasah, Bukit Damansara. While the bistro serves up a variety of dishes but since it’s Christmas, we’ve had no choice but to take their Christmas menu. Also I want to point out that to my surprise, Mezze is affiliated to the Huckleberry Group now (I’m pretty sure they weren’t in the past...correct me if I’m wrong). The dishes were good but with none that really stands out. Comparatively with what we’ve had at other places in the past, there are better places to enjoy a Christmas menu like this. However, one thing to point out is the price is pretty competitive for a festive menu, so with the price and good quality of food in a comfortable setting like this, we still thought this is a good alternative to the other pricier establishments. Having said that, the service at the bistro is commendable, with friendly and helpful staff- so kudos to them for helping me make my wife’s birthday memorable! Follow me on IG @wandering.wally for more postings like these :)

The raclette burger was the only passable main. Didn't ask how we'd like the burger done though so shame it was overcooked. The Josperised aubergine was way too sweet and it definitely was not served with yogurt. Tasted like kewpie. Whole dish was sickly sweet. The 'Burrata and bacon' flatbread. First attempt; balsamic glaze was overpoweringly sweet. Took a few prompts to have kitchen make it without the glaze as was inedible otherwise. 2nd attempt; dough underbaked, a very commercial tasting barbecue/brown sauce blended into the also store bought tomato base destroying the cheese (NOT burrata) further. Could have been a very good dish as the dough has potential! The green salad with no dressing. Was dressed more heavily than a Queen in the West End.... The million dollar question - will I be back? Not in a hurry and if not necessary.

Heard SO MUCH about this place. First time here today and ordered Black Cod with Risotto. RM 68. See pic showing portion of fish with Risotto. And what's worse, I was made to eat chalky and crunchy risotto! Spoke with the servers about my concern and they vouch for the risotto saying it's supposed to be "half cooked". Without even offering to take the dish back to the kitchen or remake it, they say that their French chef says it's like that. Utterly disappointed at such a response given by such an establishment. I have had wonderful risotto overseas at Italian restaurants, so imagine how insulted I felt when the servers tried to explained that it is Italian rice and how it is meant to be cooked. Never again. Side note, 3 of my friends ordered the same pasta dish but the portion on each plate was different. Inconsistent portions at the same table is a big No-No. The fries and Caramel Bar dessert were good. Would I come back here based on the last two good dishes? I'll have to think about it very hard.

Mezze Whiskey Bar (IMO) is located above the restaurant with which it shares a name. My expectation was that I was going to jazz club. This small smoke filled venue presented a band performing popular music. The band was good, but unexpected. Mezze offers whiskey bottle service, wine, and cocktails. One person at my table ordered straight up whiskey. The other two of us were disappointed with our drinks--neat gin and a margarita. We were also disappointed that Mezze does not offer whiskey flights to help its customers develop their pallet. The food was unremarkable.

The environment is nice and cozy, staff is friendly and the food is great especially for the price. P/S they have a wide selection of whisky. Price is reasonable too.

First off, I must say that Mezze hosts one of the best music events around. They have a lineup of live performances throughout the month and you'll surely enjoy it. The bar is situated on the second floor through the staircase on the right when you enter and it can be pretty squeezy when there's a crowd. This is where the live performances go on, with a little stage at one end and the bar at the other. The tables here are pretty limited, so having a group might be difficult, be sure to reserve ahead. On the first floor, where you first enter is dining area. I must say that the food here is absolutely, amazing! You have to try the Carbonara and Olio Bacon. You can find a Carbonara in almost every restaurant, but to find a good one, it's here. The cream is rich and the flavor is just right. The Olio Bacon too is a must try, although a lil bit more expensive than the former. The taste of the bacon subtly circles your mouth as the sundried tomatoes adds a sour touch to it. As for desert, which is compulsory, hello, try the Chocolate Cake and the Chocolate Fondant. Yes, lots of chocolate here, but they're too good to be true. The Chocolate Cake is their signature, with a crunchy bottom, it's irresistible. The Chocolate Fondant comes in a very small portion, but it surely melts the heart. When visiting, chances of getting a parking spot will be low, so try parking around the housing area further from the places, it'll save you more time then circling aimlessly.

Ah Mezze. The more grounded version of any restaurants around town, it is quite the place to go if you want to listen to decent music, and eat good food. I really liked and enjoyed everything there, which ranged from the chocolate cake to the choices of food here. No matter if it's spaghetti or just a plate of salad, everything here genuinely tastes good, and there are really no bad points about it. Their music comes live, with the music going more classical than anything else, so it adds up to the atmosphere that you are eating in. That being said, if you love food, come here, because this is the good place to start once you love your food.